Oil, Gas & EnergyFull time
28 Sept
Senior Business Development Manager- Oil and Gas Projects
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
25,000- 30,000 AED
Full time
We are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Manager for our client to be based in Dubai, A well-established UAE-based company specializing in water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial and infrastructure projects.
The role will focus on identifying and developing new business opportunities across the GCC, particularly with Oil & Gas companies, EPC contractors and industrial clients.
Salary- 25,000- 35,000 AED + Bonus
Position will be based in Dubai, UAE
Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly accomplished and commercially driven Business Development Manager with a The ideal candidate should have 10–15 years of solid commercial sales experience, with strong GCC market exposure in water/wastewater treatment, industrial engineering or other technical/project-based solutions. Existing relationships across the Oil & Gas and EPC sectors will be highly valued.
Key Responsibilities (Not Limited To)
The Business Development Manager shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Strategic Sales & Business Growth
· Develop and execute the company’s GCC sales and business development strategy aligned with revenue and profitability targets.
· Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities across EPC, design-build, O&M, retrofit, rehabilitation, BOOT/BOT, and technology-led projects.
· Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities in the water, wastewater, desalination, TSE, industrial treatment, pumping stations, STP/WWTP, and related infrastructure sectors.
· Drive market penetration in UAE, KSA, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and other relevant GCC territories.
Client & Market Development
· Establish and maintain high-level relationships with:
· Government and semi-government entities
· Municipalities and utility authorities
· Industrial clients and developers
· Consultants / PMCs / EPC contractors
· Technology partners / OEMs / strategic investors
· Lead prequalification, vendor registration, tender intelligence, and opportunity tracking.
· Position the company early in the project cycle through consultants, specifiers, and decision-makers.
Commercial Leadership & Opportunity Conversion
· Lead opportunity qualification based on technical fit, commercial viability, risk profile, payment terms, and strategic value.
· Develop bid / no-bid strategies and support pursuit planning for high-value projects.
· Lead pricing strategy, scope positioning, partner strategy, and commercial negotiations.
· Support or lead consortium / JV / agency / strategic alliance discussions where required.
· Ensure opportunities pursued are aligned with company capability, risk appetite, and profitability objectives.
Tendering & Proposal Strategy
· Work closely with proposals, engineering, procurement, project, and finance teams to ensure technically competitive and commercially sound submissions.
· Oversee and guide:
· EOIs / prequalification submissions
· Budgetary and firm proposals
· Technical-commercial offers
· Clarification responses
· Deviation sheets
· Post-tender negotiations
· Ensure strong control over commercial exposure, exclusions, qualifications, and contractual risk.
Leadership & Governance
· Lead, mentor, and structure the sales / business development team with clear KPIs, KRAs, accountability, and reporting discipline.
· Drive a culture of market intelligence, proactive follow-up, commercial ownership, and forecast accuracy.
· Maintain and present structured reports on:
· Pipeline value and quality
· Order intake
· Conversion ratio
· Margin outlook
· Strategic accounts
· Market trends and competitor activity
Core Experience Required
· Minimum 10-15 years of progressive experience in the GCC in sales, business development, commercial leadership, or strategic account management.
Proven experience in one or more of the following sectors:
· Water & wastewater treatment
· Desalination / RO / UF / STP / WWTP / TSE
· EPC / electromechanical contracting
· Industrial process utilities
· Infrastructure / utility projects
· O&M / lifecycle service contracts
· Environmental engineering / treatment solutions
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field (Engineering background strongly preferred for technical sectors.)
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate:
Existing and active GCC network that can be immediately leveraged
Strong exposure to UAE and KSA markets, with added advantage for Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait
Experience with water / wastewater / desalination / EPC / O&M projects
Ability to engage confidently at C-level / board level / authority level
Strong personal credibility, professionalism, and market respect
A disciplined, result-oriented, and commercially mature leadership style